Tuesday, May 3, 2011

NBA Playoffs: Miami put heat on Boston, take 2-0 series lead

NBA Playoffs: Miami put heat on Boston, take 2-0 series lead

NBA Playoffs: Miami put heat on Boston, take 2-0 series lead

Posted: 03 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

The Miami Heat piled the pressure on bruised and battered Boston Celtics by taking a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference NBA playoffs with a 102-91 win.

Brazil looking to recover lost status, says coach Menezes

Posted: 03 May 2011 07:15 PM PDT

Fallen Brazil must regain their prominent role in world soccer, their 2014 World Cup coach Mano Menezes said on Tuesday.

Turf inauguration put off in Bangalore football stadium

Posted: 03 May 2011 06:30 PM PDT

Karnataka State Football Association hoped to complete the artificial turf-laying work at Bangalore Football Stadium by January. But it didn't materialize.

Dempo chase a win against Al Tilal in AFC Cup

Posted: 03 May 2011 05:09 PM PDT

With political unrest back home, the Yemeni side surprisingly chose the Nehru stadium in Fatorda as their home for a crucial AFC Cup clash.

Barca coach Guardiola relishing return to Wembley Stadium

Posted: 03 May 2011 04:32 PM PDT

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is looking forward to a Champions League final at Wembley where he tasted his only triumph in Europe's elite club competition as a player.

Gautam Gambhir bats in favour of UDRS

Posted: 03 May 2011 04:23 PM PDT

The UDRS, which got a mixed response during World Cup, is not in use in IPL but Gambhir was of the view that if available there is no harm in using technology.

Man charged with stalking Serena Williams

Posted: 03 May 2011 04:09 PM PDT

A man was charged with stalking Serena Williams after police said they caught him trying to enter the tennis star's gated neighborhood.

McIlroy moving on from Masters’ disappointment

Posted: 03 May 2011 04:04 PM PDT

The first time Rory McIlroy recalls watching the Masters on TV was in 1996. And like any other 6-year-old already smitten with the game.

Rose becomes NBA's youngest Most Valuable Player winner

Posted: 03 May 2011 04:00 PM PDT

Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose was named the NBA Most Valuable Player, becoming at 22 the youngest player to receive the coveted award.

Warner re-elected, unopposed, as CONCACAF president

Posted: 03 May 2011 03:55 PM PDT

Jack Warner was re-elected unanimously as president of CONCACAF, the confederation for North and Central America and Caribbean soccer, at its congress.

Stand-in Karanka refuses to wish Barca luck for final

Posted: 03 May 2011 03:53 PM PDT

Real Madrid's assistant coach Aitor Karanka declined to wish Barcelona luck for the Champions League final after a 1-1 draw in semifinal second leg.

Ferrer through to Madrid third round after dropping set

Posted: 03 May 2011 03:20 PM PDT

David Ferrer survived a tough match at Madrid Open when he dropped the second set to qualifier Adrian Mannarino before winning 7-5, 0-6, 6-0 in 2nd round.

Ronaldo vents fury at Barcelona's favouritism

Posted: 03 May 2011 03:15 PM PDT

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo repeated coach Jose Mourinho's claims that Barcelona were favoured by referees in their Champions League semifinal second leg.

Barcelona reach Champions League final

Posted: 03 May 2011 02:05 PM PDT

Barcelona reached their second Champions League final after a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in their second leg semifinal saw them progress 3-1 on aggregate.

Warrior Sourav Ganguly gets IPL lifeline

Posted: 03 May 2011 01:17 PM PDT

By roping in Sourav Ganguly, who has always been a mentor to Yuvraj, the Pune Warriors management has clearly sought to boost their skipper's confidence.

Sex makes Andy Murray excel on court!

Posted: 03 May 2011 12:29 PM PDT

Tennis ace Andy Murray has revealed that he does not avoid sex on the eve of a big match. Many sportsmen swear by avoiding sex before a big event.

Two more horses test positive at RWITC

Posted: 03 May 2011 12:24 PM PDT

Two more horses have tested positive for banned substance at the Royal Western India Turf Club, bringing the total number of horses caught in drug net to six.

Kubica crash investigation closed

Posted: 03 May 2011 10:49 AM PDT

An investigation into the events surrounding a horror clash involving Formula One drive Robert Kubica has been closed, the Savona prosecutor said on Tuesday.

Knight Riders beat Deccan by 20 runs

Posted: 03 May 2011 10:47 AM PDT

Rajat Bhatia and Iqbal Abdulla took two wickets each after Yusuf Pathan's 25-ball 47 as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Deccan Chargers by 20 runs.

We need United spirit says Schalke coach

Posted: 03 May 2011 10:41 AM PDT

Schalke 04 coach Ralf Rangnick has urged his team to emulate Manchester United's never-say-die spirit as they bid to upset the English giants in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Kallis, Lee strike in successive overs

Posted: 03 May 2011 10:39 AM PDT

Jacques Kallis and Brett Lee dismissed Shikhar Dhawan and Ravi Teja in successive overs to put Kolkata on the verge of victory against Deccan.

Blatter confident despite CONCACAF delay

Posted: 03 May 2011 10:34 AM PDT

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is "more than confident" that CONCACAF, the confederation for soccer in North and Central American and the Caribbean, will give him their usual strong backing in June's election.

East Bengal thrashed 0-4 by Chonburi in AFC Cup

Posted: 03 May 2011 10:24 AM PDT

East Bengal suffered a humiliating 0-4 thrashing at the hands of Chonburi FC in their penultimate AFC Cup match in Chonburi on Tuesday.

Rajat Bhatia increases Deccan misery

Posted: 03 May 2011 10:06 AM PDT

Rajat Bhatia dismissed Cameron White and Daniel Christian in one over to place Deccan Chargers at 70/4 in 11 overs in their IPL tie in Hyderabad.

Wozniacki beats Jovanovski 6-4, 6-4 at Madrid Open

Posted: 03 May 2011 10:03 AM PDT

Top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open by beating Bojana Jovanovski of Serbia 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday.
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